"Ivy & Bone" - Witches, Devils, and Emotional Journeys

Of Swords and Soulmates

Send us a text

This episode kicks off with thrilling news from the Fabled Fantasy event in Orlando and their innovative app that helps attendees navigate schedules and panels. Plus, discover the stunning special edition release of Naomi Novik's Scholomance series from Fairy Loot, complete with redesigned covers and exclusive artwork. Then, we shift our focus to the upcoming deluxe edition of "The Hunger Games" set by Barnes & Noble—discussing its aesthetics, practicality, and the importance of matching book covers for collectors. Listen as we debate the potential for future additions to the series and the excitement they bring.
Finally, join Ash, Kelly, Jonathan, and Mari as we review a captivating Hades and Persephone re-telling novel about a witch named Prue and her pact with a devil named Cyrus. From the book's pacing and character perspectives to the psychological and emotional layers of Prue's journey, we unpack it all with humor and candor. We also engage in a spirited debate with funny commentary about the nature of character descriptions, bound romance, and even into Greek mythology smashed together with other mythology.
Finally, don't miss our lively discussion about the highs and lows of James Cameron's "Avatar," followed by an update on our podcast promotion and book club activities.
Links from the News Segment and Show:

• Fabled Fantasy events app is live
  • Link to Website for the App
  • Download the Guidebook app and use code Rhysand to find them. You can see the venue map as well as workshop descriptions, panelists, etc
• FairyLoot is doing a special edition of Naomi Novik’s Scholomance series
  • Link to FairyLoot
  • Early Access will take place as follows on July 29th:
    • 1pm BST: UK/INT active subscribers.4pm BST: US/Canada active subscribers.
    • If they have any stock remaining, these will be available in the Fairy Trove to the general public on July 30th at 1pm BST for UK/INT customers and 4pm BST for US/Canada customers.
• Barnes & Nobles is doing a deluxe edition of the Hunger Games
  • Link to B&N Site
    • 4 book paperback boxed set with sprayed edges, stenciled artwork, and all new covers
    • $67.96 available for preorder now and will be released Feb 4, 2025
• Romantasy Book Convention (Orlando 2024)
  • https://www.fabledfantasyevents.com/
• This episode's book is Ivy and Bone by R. L. Perez.
  • Goodreads
  • Author's Website

Follow us:
Instagram - @ofswordsandsoulmates

Goodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/ofswordsandsoulmates

Kapitler

1. "Ivy & Bone" - Witches, Devils, and Emotional Journeys (00:00:00)

2. News - Romantasy Convention App Released (00:00:57)

3. News - FairyLoot Special Editions (00:05:38)

4. News - B&N Special Editions of The Hunger Games (00:11:31)

5. Spoiler-Free Book Review - Ivy and Bone (00:13:40)

6. General Discussion with Spoilers (00:18:18)

7. Family Issues and Who is to Blame (Spoilers) (00:23:44)

8. Rating the Fantasy Elements (00:33:45)

9. Rating the Romance Elements (00:40:57)

10. Fantasy Romance Book Discussion (00:44:09)

11. Rating the Spice Elements (00:44:10)

12. Rating the Cover Art (00:50:32)

13. Is it Romantasy? (00:53:45)

14. Rapid Fire - Avatar (the 2009 movie) (00:56:35)

15. Outro and Up Next (01:02:38)